tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post3364692494376220782..comments2023-03-11T08:30:56.304+00:00Comments on RedMummy Rambles On: NEW YEAR - ALL CHANGE!Karen Redmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368078023802765569noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-64748580940066932552010-01-31T09:40:55.896+00:002010-01-31T09:40:55.896+00:00Things are looking good for you now!Things are looking good for you now!TONY LETTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866408229170706032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-66706347653095645922010-01-24T00:23:01.685+00:002010-01-24T00:23:01.685+00:00My heart broke when I read your blog about your so...My heart broke when I read your blog about your son back in November '09, I have been following you on Twitter since then and am so pleased that your son seems to be enjoying his new school and you will all soon be settled in your new home. <br />My eldest daughter had a nightmare 15 months when she first started senior school, with verbal bullying by large groups of the so called "popular in crowd". Despite numerous visits and phone calls nothing seemed to be sorted out, then one day it turned to physical bullying.....probably the worst thing they could have done, as my daughter had been doing karate for quite a few years, and although was timid and did not know how to respond to verbal abuse, she certainly knew how to defend herself against physical attack!! Even her year head congratulated her on her excellent blocking technique! Thankfully she never had anymore trouble. <br />The school she attended has just recently gone into special measures, which is a shame because although she had her problems at first she is a very bright girl and did very well there. <br />That said we did move so that her younger twin sisters wouldn't have to attend the school, and they luckily go to one of the best secondary comp schools I've ever come across, they are very bright confident girls who are flying and gaining grades way above their years. <br />The twins are one exam away from their black belt in karate as well, but they are like bodyguards for one another and will take no abuse from anyone against themselves or one another!!<br />I did check with the karate instructor about the use of their discipline, he said that as long as it is used in self defence there is no problem, and that the blocks they use are just as powerful as the punches and kicks!<br />Anyway enough of my rambling, good luck with your move, and heaps of good wishes to your son in his new school.Tracey Anne Daviesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-25576483076325623162010-01-23T16:16:08.996+00:002010-01-23T16:16:08.996+00:00Great update Karen. So glad things are going to wo...Great update Karen. So glad things are going to work out for your lad, and I daresay business will not suffer, being nearer to London.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-79515135957385241302010-01-14T09:35:48.498+00:002010-01-14T09:35:48.498+00:00Delighted to read this, long may your ride into th...Delighted to read this, long may your ride into the sunset continue. Well done for standing up for your family.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607851893081344888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-36153930475706786222010-01-13T20:58:35.322+00:002010-01-13T20:58:35.322+00:00Sounds like life is picking up again. Hopefully yo...Sounds like life is picking up again. Hopefully young Josh will settle in and you can get yourself back into some sort of routine. Wishing you all the best for 2010. ps Enjoying following you and your exploits on twitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-14477488804876385582010-01-13T15:07:36.158+00:002010-01-13T15:07:36.158+00:00Great to hear things are moving positively forward...Great to hear things are moving positively forward! Here's wishing you a very productive and happy time in London.Hedgiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00637550146809680298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-27783606982221091612010-01-13T14:53:25.803+00:002010-01-13T14:53:25.803+00:00Great to get an update on what's going on. Ple...Great to get an update on what's going on. Pleased to hear you've made your Cranford-esque journey to the smoke and that the nipper is a happy camper. Keep us informed madam. :) xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-66174441720875491712010-01-13T13:02:33.454+00:002010-01-13T13:02:33.454+00:00Excellent sequel to your previous blog Karen. As I...Excellent sequel to your previous blog Karen. As I have said to you personally, what you have done for Joshy is absolutely wonderful and I am sure he is incredibly proud and thankful to have such fantastic parents.<br />It is an utter disgrace that you have received no apology from THAT school.I am sure that the principal would have faced and uncomfortable time with the school governors.<br />Welcome back to London, Happy New Year and a Very Happy New Start Much Love A-C xxxxAnita-Clare Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034226126624572256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-87948515052657679732010-01-13T12:58:59.748+00:002010-01-13T12:58:59.748+00:00I have had some catching up to do ..cant believe w...I have had some catching up to do ..cant believe whats been going on and the comments and discussion thats followed .<br /><br />Blogs and twitter are comlex beasts as we feel we live our lives in some form of public gaze a big brother for the Radio 4 generation .<br /><br />I feel for you and everything you have both been through in the past 10 months or so .<br /><br />Best wishes in your new home ..you will bounce back ,just as I have .<br /><br />MennardMennardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1728897616036072467.post-14715952451934404282010-01-13T12:52:08.349+00:002010-01-13T12:52:08.349+00:00Brilliant. Thank heavens for your son that you had...Brilliant. Thank heavens for your son that you had courage to take him out; many would not where to start. And the means of venting some of your anger in the previous well balanced piece!<br />We had similar problems with my daughter and moved her just months before her GCSE/s. Bad timing but the right decision as her confidence was being eroded daily by a bullying head teacher! The LA asked me to pursue a grievance, which I began but dropped as my father became seriously ill- only so many battles you can fight at once!<br />I wish you tremendous happiness in your new home, Karen, and your nerdy beautiful boy a fabulous secondary school career!<br />JaneJane C Woodshttp://www.changingpeople.co.uknoreply@blogger.com